Netflix is one of the most well-known streaming providers with more than 220 million subscribers worldwide. And what specifically do such people enjoy watching? What is the most watched Netflix film?
Below are the top 10 popular movies on Netflix , along with general details about each movie, including genre, rating, cast, and summary.
The Longest Yard (2005)
The Longest Yard is a 2005 American sports comedy film directed by Peter Segal and starring Adam Sandler. The film is a remake of the 1974 film of the same name, but with a more comedic tone and a slightly different storyline.
The film tells the story of Paul Crewe (Adam Sandler), a former NFL quarterback who is sent to prison for drunken driving. While in prison, Crewe is approached by the prison warden (James Cromwell) to form a football team made up of inmates to play against the guards’ team.
The film also stars Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds, Nelly, Michael Irvin, and Bill Goldberg, among others. The film was well received by audiences and was a commercial success.
Sing 2 (2021)
Sing 2 is a 2021 American 3D computer-animated musical comedy film produced by Illumination and directed by Garth Jennings.
The film follows the story of Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) and his animal friends as they put on a singing competition to raise money and save their theater. The film features an all-star cast of voice actors including Matthew McConaughey, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, and Nick Kroll, among others.
King Kong (2005)
King Kong is a 2005 American epic monster adventure film directed by Peter Jackson and starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black, and Adrien Brody. The film is a re-imagining of the 1933 film of the same name and tells the story of an ambitious filmmaker who travels to a mysterious island to capture the legendary giant gorilla, King Kong.
The film also stars Kyle Chandler, Andy Serkis, and Thomas Kretschmann. The film is noted for its impressive special effects, especially the CGI-created Kong and the recreation of 1933 New York City.
Life (1999)
For the 1999 film Life, Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, two comic heavyweights from the 1980s and 1990s reunited. In the buddy comedy, Murphy and Lawrence play Ray Gibson and Claude Banks, two pals who were framed for murder in 1932 and received life sentences. As they routinely challenge the guards, Ray and Claude end up serving as the de facto leaders of the prisoners.
No Escape (2015)
No Escape is a 2015 American action thriller film directed by John Erick Dowdle and starring Owen Wilson, Lake Bell, and Pierce Brosnan. The film follows the story of an American businessman, Jack Dwyer (Owen Wilson) who moves his family to Southeast Asia to start a new job, but they soon find themselves in the middle of a violent political rebellion.
No Escape received mixed reviews from critics, some praised the film for its intense action sequences and strong performances, while others criticized the film for its stereotypical portrayal of the country and its inhabitants. In spite of the conflicting reviews, the movie was a commercial success.
No Escape is considered a thrill ride movie, with a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and strong performances from the lead actors. It is a movie for those who enjoy action-packed and suspenseful stories.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022)
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is a stage musical based on the 1988 children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl
A kind and compassionate young girl named Matilda Wormwood (Alisha Weir) enjoys reading and using her imagination. Unfortunately, Matilda receives constant mistreatment from her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood (Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough). They enroll her at Crunchem Hall School, where she befriends Miss Jennifer Honey, a teacher there (Lashana Lynch).
While Miss Honey warms up to Matilda, the stern headmistress of Crunchem Hall School, Miss Agatha Trunchbull (Emma Thompson), disciplines Matilda mercilessly. Matilda eventually acquires telekinetic powers and employs them to repel Miss Trunchbull and her parents.
The Pale Blue Eye (2022)
For the suspenseful mystery film The Pale Blue Eye, Christian Bale teams up once more with Scott Cooper (Out of the Furnace and Hostiles). Augustus Landor (Bale), a former investigator, is called to West Point, New York, in 1830 to look into a death at the U.S. Military Academy. The wounds on the dead cadet’s neck suggest a murder occurred, and Landor learns that the heart was removed from the body.
Edgar Allen Poe (Harry Melling), a young military student who wants to solve the case, assists Landor in his search for clues. The Raven and The Fall of the House of Usher were written by the same Edgar Allan Poe who would go on to become a great writer. The gothic mystery has many unexpected turns that will keep viewers guessing until the very end.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Rian Johnson’s follow-up to the popular 2019 film Knives Out, returns with another mystery. Tech tycoon Miles Bron (Edward Norton) invites his best friends to his estate on a Greek private island for a murder mystery weekend. His friends include Claire Debella (Kathryn Hahn), Lionel Toussaint (Leslie Odom Jr.), Birdie Jay (Kate Hudson), and Duke Cody (Dave Bautista).
Invitations to Bron’s house, The Glass Onion, are also sent to Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) and Cassandra “Andi” Brand (Janelle Monáe). The guests are shocked when a genuine crime takes place despite Bron staging a fake murder for the game.
Conclusion
These are some of the best movies available on Netflix as of 2022, with a diverse range of genres that will appeal to different audiences.